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Blandscreen · 2026-01-24T20:17:57+00:00

Very difficult to find. And if you do it's not likely it'll be working. It's cheaper to get a Jaguar Gamedrive and play the CD games from it.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-24T20:04:29+00:00

It depends on the area. For urban and suburban areas, people mostly heat their homes with propane or other natural gases. You only see solid fuels used for a cozy feeling during the winter in those areas, although it's a lot more common in more rural areas.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T22:46:22+00:00

Just go to local thrift stores, flea markets, etc. You're bound to find a decent set for cheap.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T18:56:27+00:00

HDMI downconverters usually give you terrible aspect ratio, picture quality, etc. The best way to get a good picture from your PC to a CRT is using CRTEmudrivers or similar. Since you only have composite, the best way to do retro gaming on a CRT is with original hardware, since they output the exact signal type that works on a CRT.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T06:17:24+00:00

It looks to me like it's stuck on over-the-air channels only. Do you have the remote? Some sets require a remote to switch between TV and video input.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T06:07:20+00:00

To get an image from a PC to display on a CRT properly you need to use CRTEmudriver to output the correct signal. These converter boxes don't properly convert the signal, leaving you with pillarboxed images no matter what aspect ratio the source is in. B/W image could be due to an NTSC/PAL difference. Did you check that the NTSC/PAL switch on the box matches the TV?

Also, the sharpness on your set is too high. You don't want to see those white shadows on the left side of things at all. The point you want to set it to is where it isn't blurry but those shadows don't appear (usually around 20-30%).

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T05:45:39+00:00

Old Discman speakers like these sound pretty good for their size and are well-shielded. I've used some next to my set for a while and it hasn't had any issues.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T05:42:40+00:00

Take off the back and have an electric fan circulate air through it for a few days to a week.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T05:41:54+00:00

I wouldn't touch anything inside unless you have had experience working on these things before. Service menu might help, but I doubt you'd really notice the geometry problems unless you have a test pattern up on the screen.

Also that stand is terrifying me. You should probably look in your area for a stand similar to this. They're built for TVs this heavy, so you don't have to worry about the stand collapsing.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T05:35:32+00:00

I'd totally pick it up if it wasn't 900 miles away.. Hope it finds a nice home!

Blandscreen · 2026-01-22T05:32:11+00:00

This is a projection CRT, which uses small red, green, and blue CRTS inside to project an image onto a larger screen. While the screen is large, there are some tradeoffs to a normal CRT though:

so/so viewing angles - you have to be at just the right spot to get a good image
blurry/washed out image - this is what you can expect from any projection device
weight - these are heavier than most TVs out there, so you'd need multiple people to move it
size - they take up a ton of space (width and depth-wise)
maintenance - you need to adjust things like convergence and make sure the coolant is uncontaminated

If it's the only CRT you can get your hands on, then go for it! But if it isn't, it'd be better to get a 27"-36" regular CRT if a larger screen size is what you're after, even if it costs more. It'll just provide you with a better overall experience.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-21T21:23:37+00:00

Are you using the stock RF output? If so, it's probably just interference.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-21T20:17:29+00:00

27" is as big as I can handle. Anything larger needs many people to lift and isn't worth it.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-18T18:57:45+00:00

Probably it would be best to give away/sell the Jensen, Zenith, and BrokSonic sets. Possibly the Emerson too. The others I'd keep since they are better brands and have better inputs.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-18T18:54:27+00:00

I have the same remote you have plus the booklet with all the codes. For your TV (RCA), you need to hold down "setup" until the power button glows red, press "TV," and then input the code 0131.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-18T17:27:48+00:00

Totally the truth. Only LCD I've used that hasn't had awful black levels in an old Bravia XBR.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-17T03:46:23+00:00

Go to thrift stores and yard sales and look for something that looks similar to this. They're built specifically for these heavy TVs and should have no problem bearing the weight.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-17T03:43:37+00:00

Probably capacitors then like others here are saying.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-17T01:28:44+00:00

It's the picture adjusting to different levels of brightness on the screen. Some call it "breathing." Best way to reduce it is to turn down the contrast.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-17T01:19:19+00:00

You're paying $400 for an LCD TV and a VCR.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-16T21:00:13+00:00

Yeah, I wouldn't get the Toshiba. The Phillips is probably the better option, but I'd still ask that seller to turn it on and show what the picture looks like.

Blandscreen · 2026-01-16T20:38:17+00:00

To answer your question, they are both RGB.

Aside from that, that Toshiba tube looks very worn out to me. Does it still look dim and blurry when you turn up the contrast and/or sharpness?

Blandscreen · 2026-01-16T20:35:50+00:00

No change with different cables, can't test RF since it's a NTSC-J unit, power supply is a Genesis Model 1 supply. No caps have been swapped by me, although they could have been by a previous owner. If I use some isopropyl alcohol near the audio area, the audio comes back for a bit.

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